rooted in
idiom
: formed, made, or developed by using (something) as a basis
Her opinions are deeply rooted in her faith.
a dance rooted in African tradition
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Reminiscent of the prehistoric Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, but rooted in Millennium-era fictional lore, monoliths are long vertical metal slabs, each approximately 10 to 12 feet tall.
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 June 2024
Their chemistry on screen was rooted in their relationship and their curiosity with each other.
—Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
Housed in the former George Mason Hotel, a Colonial Revival gem at the heart of Old Town, and an adjacent new building, the 134-key property and its design reflect the spirit of this modern city that is also rooted in history.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Doctors would play a significant role in the growing population control movement, again deploying their medical expertise and authority to advance laws rooted in social control.
—Emma Peterson and Daniel Martinez Hosang / Made By History, TIME, 20 June 2024
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Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 21 June 2024
Their chemistry on screen was rooted in their relationship and their curiosity with each other.
—Tomris Laffly, IndieWire, 20 June 2024
Housed in the former George Mason Hotel, a Colonial Revival gem at the heart of Old Town, and an adjacent new building, the 134-key property and its design reflect the spirit of this modern city that is also rooted in history.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
Doctors would play a significant role in the growing population control movement, again deploying their medical expertise and authority to advance laws rooted in social control.
—Emma Peterson and Daniel Martinez Hosang / Made By History, TIME, 20 June 2024
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“Rooted in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rooted%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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